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Ten Things of Thankful: A More-than-One-Week Edition

As I (rightly) dedicated last's week's post to Father's Day, I missed some thankfuls that happened last week. They were too good to overlook, though, so this week's list will include items that actually happened last week. 1. Youngest son came home for a visit. He arrived the Tuesday before Father's Day, and left the evening of Father's Day. It was good to have him home for a bit.

2. Having him home=break out Settlers of Catan!

3. I even won a game! 4. Father's Day also brought middle daughter and crew:

5. Youngest daughter made breakfast on Father's Day, and also made dessert for dinner that night. 6. The kids that couldn't be here in person, called. All of our kids do a good job of keeping in touch, and we really appreciate it.7. Not only did middle daughter come over on Father's Day, youngest daughter and I got to visit with her yesterday as well. 8. I could easily amuse her girls with the "Watch Grandma balance toys on her head" game. 9. While I balanced toys on my head, my daughters baked cookies--and shared the finished product with me!10. I'm thankful for all the other simple moments that make up family.

Settlers takes playing a time or two before the rules really sink in, but it is a lot of fun. It's best played with at least 4 people, which is why we had to break it out when our son came for a visit.

Your balance toys on your head trick will be impressive as long as they aren't stuffed animals. Show us some trucks. Plastic teapots. Tricycles. And definitely video it.You have a ginger boy, too!Those baby girlers! So cute!

1. I'm thankful for cooperative return policies. Several weeks ago, I mentioned that I had to return a range that I had purchased, and I hoped that the particular range was just a lemon and that the replacement wouldn't have the same problem. Well, unfortunately, it did. On the bright side, the store quickly picked up the second range and refunded my money. I'm putting appliance purchases on the back burner (!) for the moment.

2. I'm thankful for temples. I went one morning this week to the temple. I'm always amazed at how much insight comes in just an hour or two of reflection.

3. I'm thankful for my sister. She and her family came to Utah to spend Thanksgiving with her in-laws, and I got a chance to see her and her family on Wednesday. The last time I saw her was in January at our grandma's 100th birthday celebration. We feel lucky to have two visits in one year!

Me in a Nutshell

In the summer of 2018, after 29 years of raising children, my husband and I (as he puts it) "finally grew up and moved out on our own." I loved those years, but I also love the empty-nest adventure. No matter what your stage of life, I invite you to join me in living life with a thankful heart.